DNB Mobile Bank vs Lova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNB Mobile Bank
Manage your finances with a comprehensive overview of accounts, payments, and loans. Track spending, categorize transactions, and get quick access to card management and currency conversion tools. Enjoy features like balance peek widgets and Siri support for a streamlined banking experience.
- Swipe to pay and transfer money
- Scan bills to pay
- Categorize payments and upload receipts
- Overview of subscriptions
- Block and unblock cards
- View loan and mortgage details
- Currency converter with location-based rates
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Our banking app will give you a complete overview of your finances. You can access and manage your money quickly and easily. PAYMENTS - Swipe to pay and transfer money. - Left to spend – get an estimate of how much money you will have left when all upcoming payments are done. - Scan bills – no more KID! SPENDING - Get an overview of where your money goes. - Categorise payments and upload receipts. - Get an overview of your subscriptions. CARDS AND ACCOUNTS - Get an overview of your cards, accounts and balances. - Add accounts from other banks and make payments in the app. - Block and unblock your cards or order a new one. LOANS - See your DNB pre-qualification letter in the app. - View your student loan from Lånekassen on the Loans & credit page. - View your mortgage details and make additional down-payments. - Check your car’s value and loan details. - Apply for a consumer loan. CURRENCY CONVERTER - Get the latest foreign exchange rates. - Use location-based currency when traveling abroad. FUN STUFF! - DNB Balance Peek (widget) – check your account balances without logging in to the app. - Siri support. - Haptics (active touch). - Customised themes for different loyalty programs. We are constantly working to improve the app with new features and upgrades. Please enjoy! Our terms and conditions: https://www.dnb.no/en/global/generelle-vilkar.html
Lova
Securely add your credit or debit cards to make payments at supported merchants and vending machines. This app offers a convenient way to replace your physical wallet for seamless transactions.
- Securely add credit/debit cards
- Pay at supported merchants
- Pay at vending machines
- Replace physical wallet
- Simple transaction performance
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Lova gives you the ability to securely add your credit/debit card(s) to the app. Once your card(s) are added you can pay using the app at merchants/vending machines/etc that support Lova payments. Replace your wallet when shopping at a Lova supported kiosk or other locations supporting Lova and enjoy the simple way of performing transactions.
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Verdict
DNB Mobile Bank and Lova both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 34% of DNB Mobile Bank's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lova's. DNB Mobile Bank also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (816 vs 160). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DNB Mobile Bank against 4.6 for Lova. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DNB Mobile Bank has 816 ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of DNB Mobile Bank's written reviews are positive against 17% of Lova's.
DNB Mobile Bank ships an update fortnightly, Lova monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNB Mobile Bank | Lova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (816 ratings) — better | 4.6 (160 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 816 — better | 160 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DNB ASA | Instant Systems Sweden AB |
Customer experience
DNB Mobile Bank
Lova
Bugs and requests
DNB Mobile Bank
Reported bugs
11 issues- App won't open after updates
- Incorrect data error messages with no resolution
- FaceID authentication broken on iPhone and iPad
- Requires re-registration with PIN after updates
- Cannot display account balances
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- Logout occurs unexpectedly
- Payment functionality not working
- Login page loops endlessly
- Keyboard not appearing on login screen
- Timezone date display incorrect for international users
- BankID crashes during bill payments
Requested features
9 requests- Apple Pay integration
- Business account support
- Loan, insurance, and investment portfolio information in app
- Email feedback contact option
- Cached currency exchange rates for offline use
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- Expanded currency rate selection
- Human customer support chat option
- Full mobile version functionality
- FaceID/biometric authentication without code device requirement
Lova
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DNB Mobile Bank
No in-app purchases
Lova
No in-app purchases
